Multiple Choice
How could a territory become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
A) First a territory had to raise enough money to buy their land from the European country that owned it, then the people could petition for statehood.
B) Once the people of the territory had successfully subdued the Native American population, they could become a state.
C) Territories had to elect officials and then write Articles of Confederation in order to become a full-fledged state.
D) Once population reached 60,000, residents could write a constitution and petition for statehood.
E) After a period of eighteen years, territories could petition the federal government for permission to become a state.
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